Most kids will soon be out of school for the summer and many will head to summer camp. Sending your child to a summer day camp while you work may count as an expense toward the federal Child and Dependent Care Credit. Under current law, this credit ranges in value from 20% to 35% of the day camp cost, depending on the working parents’ income. For one qualifying child under age 13, you may use up to $3,000 of unreimbursed expenses to claim the credit or $6,000 for two or more children. Note, overnight camp costs don’t qualify for the credit and aren’t deductible. Contact us with your questions, or check out IRS Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses: https://bit.ly/42KKD5k. © 2025